Twins Max and Laura
spend an exciting summer in a small village near Stonehenge. A
mysterious symbol, their uncle's old book of codes and secrets, strange
people and much more. Read about the adventures of the two 'detectives'
in this original story and maybe discover the true secret of Stonehenge.

3º ESO

"K's First Case" Ed. Longman. 3ºESO. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Sir Michael Gray is the victim of a murder and he was very rich.
Katrina Kirby - or K as she is called - is a detective and she wants to
find out who the murderer is. But there are lots of suspects.This is K’s
first case. Can you help her find the murderer?

A powerful, hard-hitting adult story of murder and suspense by one
of America's foremost novelists, which since its publication in 1954,
has been made into several very successful feature films.

2º BTO

"The Giver" by Lois Lowry

Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war
or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role
in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive
special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of
the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive
the truth. There is no turning back.

Wednesday, 19 December 2012

America has been shaken once again by a massive school shooting, this time at a kindergarten in Newtown, Connecticut. Casualties: 20 children and 7 adults.

As it is stated on the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, American citizens have the right to defend themselves by keeping and using arms: "the right of the people to keep and bear arms". The National Riffle Assocication has been the greatest defender of this right since its foundation. However, after the deadly Newton shooting it has gone silent.

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Lesson by Breaking News English

Role-Play Activity

Role A – Barack Obama
You think the time has come to take
guns out of society. Tell the others three reasons why. You will not
listen to politicians who say, "people kill people; guns don't kill
people". Banning guns is now your biggest aim as President. You think
gun crime embarrasses the USA around the world.

Role B – NRA chairman
You are tired of the same arguments
every time there's a tragedy. Tell the others three reasons why. The
problem is society. More money should be spent on mental health issues
to stop people going on mass shootings. People in America need guns to
protect themselves.

Role C – Anti-gun Jo Public
You want all guns removed from
American society. Tell the others three reasons why. You don't
understand why in America gun ownership is a right but free healthcare
is not. You think Obama is weak and cannot get anything done on gun
control. The NRA chairman is crazy.

Role D – Pro-gun Jo Public
You need your gun. Tell the others
three reasons why. Guns are a part of America's tradition. Guns keep
society feeling safe. No one will try to burgle your house because
people know you have five guns. The police cannot be everywhere to
protect you. Guns can.